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Military Awards Trivia Quiz

Let's see if you really know your military awards.

A multiple-choice quiz by crazyivancnd. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
crazyivancnd

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,453

Updated
Jun 08 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2782

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (5/10), klotzplate (10/10), Guest 120 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This is the highest military award for bravery given by the British Government. Hint

George Cross

Cross of Valour

Order of the Bath

Victoria Cross

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Question 2 of 10

2. This is the highest military award given by the Prussian Crown. Hint

Pour le Merite

The Iron Cross

Order of the Red Eagle

Order of the Black Eagle

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Question 3 of 10

3. The second highest award available to an American sailor: Hint

The Navy Cross

Legion of Merit

Silver Star

Presidential Commendation

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Question 4 of 10

4. This is the second highest award that can be granted by the Canadian government for acts of military bravery. Hint

Order of Canada

Star of Military Valour

Cross of Valour

Star of Courage

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Question 5 of 10

5. This was imperial Russias highest ranking order: Hint

The Order of Saint George

The Order of St. Andrew the First Called

The Order of Saint Vladimir

The Order of Alexander Nevsky

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Question 6 of 10

6. This was the Soviet Union's highest order and was sometimes presented with the star of a Hero of The Soviet Union. Hint

Order of the Glory

Order of the October Revolution

The Order of Lenin

Order of Honour

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Question 7 of 10

7. This was Finland's first decoration: Hint

Blue Cross

Order of the White Rose

The Cross of Liberty

The Commemorative Medal of the War of Liberation

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Question 8 of 10

8. This order is the highest that can be given by the French government: Hint

Croix du Combattant

Legion d'Honneur

Medaille Militaire

Medaille des Evades

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Question 9 of 10

9. This was the lowest ranking Ottoman Turkish award, but was still considered to be prestigious: Hint

The Osmanie Order

The Order of Suliyman the Great

The Imtiaz Medal

The Order of Medjid

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Question 10 of 10

10. This is Poland's highest order: Hint

The Order of St. Stanislaus

Order of the White Eagle

The Order 'Virtuti Militari'

Order Polonia Restitua

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This is the highest military award for bravery given by the British Government.

Answer: Victoria Cross

The actual metal used in the striking of a Victoria Cross is taken from bronze cannons captured by the British forces during the Crimean War. It is one of the world's most prestigious awards for bravery.

2. This is the highest military award given by the Prussian Crown.

Answer: Order of the Black Eagle

While the Order of the Black Eagle is a higher classed award, it was not granted for feats of bravery but rather for acts of loyalty to the crown, unlike the more famous Pour le Merite, the Blue Max.

3. The second highest award available to an American sailor:

Answer: The Navy Cross

This decoration was originally awarded for combat and noncombat heroism. Although most of the early awards were issued for World War I service, others were presented for heroism in rescue opertions involving submarine disasters. It was made a combat-only award in 1942, and was also given precedence over the Distinguished Service Medal at this time, making it the Navy's second highest decoration.

4. This is the second highest award that can be granted by the Canadian government for acts of military bravery.

Answer: Star of Military Valour

Canada, as a British dominion, did not institute its own system of military awards until 1972. Until that time, it simply used the British award system, alhough awards that confered herditary title (knighthood) were prohibited after 1919. After 1972, the only British award that was retained by Canada was the Victoria Cross.

5. This was imperial Russias highest ranking order:

Answer: The Order of St. Andrew the First Called

The order of St. Andrew the First Called was not a common award and was reserved for royalty and visiting heads of state, although it could be awarded for exceptional military feats. The order of St. George, on the other hand was an exclusively military award and is widely considered to be among the world's most prestigious.

6. This was the Soviet Union's highest order and was sometimes presented with the star of a Hero of The Soviet Union.

Answer: The Order of Lenin

The Order of Lenin could be presented to anyone or anything, in fact, that enhanced the prestige and glory of the Soviet Union. Both the city of Leningrad and Stalingrad were presented The Order of Lenin and declared Hero Cities following the defeat of Germany in World War II. It could also be awarded for scientific or political contributions.

7. This was Finland's first decoration:

Answer: The Cross of Liberty

Finland, upon gaining its independence from Russia in 1918, quickly moved to establish its own system of military awards, separate from those used by the Russians. This is a primary reason why the concept of liberation is used so frequently in the names of Finnish awards.

8. This order is the highest that can be given by the French government:

Answer: Legion d'Honneur

The Legion d'Honneur is normally granted for contributions to the French nation. It has gone through several different types since its creation during the French Revolution, but its basic concept has remained the same.

9. This was the lowest ranking Ottoman Turkish award, but was still considered to be prestigious:

Answer: The Order of Medjid

The Order of Medjid, founded in 1852, was the lowest ranking Ottoman order, but nonetheless was considered prestigious. It was frequently awarded to German officers who served in Turkey during WW1. The Order was also bestowed on British subjects prior to the war for service in Egypt and in the Crimean War.

10. This is Poland's highest order:

Answer: Order of the White Eagle

The Order of the White Eagle was originally created in 1325, but was absorbed into the Russian award system with the annexation of Poland in 1831. It was not until Polish independence was restored in 1921, that the Order of the White Eagle was re-established as Poland's highest award.

Source: Author crazyivancnd

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